Our Practice in Newport, PA
Dr. Hengst purchased the dental practice of Dr. Roger Buriak located on North 2nd St. in downtown Newport with the primary goal as to provide the highest level of dental care to local residents. Word spread very quickly and new patients were attracted by Dr. Hengst's kind and gentle nature and extreme thoroughness with their care and treatments.
It eventually became evident that Dr. Hengst needed a larger office to accommodate his patients so plans were made to relocate. Our new office building was completed in November of 2014 and we welcomed our patients to our modern state-of-the-art dental practice. |
Patients remarked about the tasteful decor and how warm and cozy the office felt. Warm natural woods, quarried stone walls, exquisite lighting and a large comfortable waiting area complete with a children's corner give both our staff and patients a pleasant experience.
We've also upgraded to some brand new state-of-the-art equipment including flat screens in each exam room, intraoral cameras, digital radiography, panarex and more. Our staff loves the new surroundings as well as the ergonomic chairs and equipment designed to make doing their job less taxing on the body.
We've also upgraded to some brand new state-of-the-art equipment including flat screens in each exam room, intraoral cameras, digital radiography, panarex and more. Our staff loves the new surroundings as well as the ergonomic chairs and equipment designed to make doing their job less taxing on the body.
Patient Comfort
Patient Protection
Dental Emergencies
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We take pride in making your dental experience as pleasant and comfortable as possible. We will thoroughly present treatment options, explain our procedures, and educate you in the maintenance of your oral health. It is our goal to have you feel secure in the treatment of your dental needs.
We use the latest techniques to ensure you are comfortable during each procedure. Our office is conveniently located in Newport. To help accommodate your busy schedule, we provide both early morning and evening appointments. Our friendly and courteous staff will greet you and offer you a tour of our office. In the last few years, patient protection has become an issue of public concern. With the discovery of the AIDS (HIV) virus and the medical implications of Hepatitis-B, it has become necessary for health care facilities to consistently apply state-of-the-art sterilization and disinfection techniques to provide patients with maximum protection.
In our office, your safety is our highest priority. Throughout the day, we continuously and thoroughly sterilize our equipment for your protection. Our protocol for sterilization includes the following: Before and after each patient appointment, all treatment surfaces (e.g., counter tops, chair surfaces, lights, x-ray machines, and trays) are disinfected with the most effective and safest products available. To ensure your safety, we follow a number of standard sterilization procedures with all instruments and hand pieces. First, they are brought into our sterilization room and placed in an ultrasonic cleaner to remove even microscopic debris. The instruments and hand pieces are then rinsed thoroughly before being sterilized in an autoclave, which runs for 20 minutes and reaches a temperature of 400 – 425 degrees, destroying all bacteria and all viruses. Our autoclave and dry heat sterilizer are monitored regularly to ensure their effectiveness and safety. Staff members use masks, safety glasses, and new gloves for each patient. All staff members are updated annually in proper patient protection procedures and have been vaccinated against the Hepatitis-B virus. We will be happy to answer any questions you may have regarding patient protection and give you a personal tour of our sterilization facility. We hope that you will never experience a dental emergency, but if you do, we want you to know that we are available.
During office hours, if you are having pain or experience an emergency, such as bleeding, swelling, or trauma, please call us immediately so that we may schedule the best available time for you. We will do everything possible to treat your problem immediately and attend to your needs. If an emergency occurs after hours, we can be reached by calling our office at (717) 567-3600, where detailed instructions will be given on how Dr. Hengst may be reached. Incidentally, you will be happy to know that due to the thoroughness of our comprehensive examinations, our patients experience few emergencies. |